Job 28:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

God understandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

God understands its path, and he knows where it can be found.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is the only one who truly understands wisdom and knows where to find it.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from Job's meditation on wisdom in chapter 28, where he describes how humans can mine precious metals and gems from the earth, but wisdom cannot be found through human searching or bought with wealth. Job is emphasizing that while people can discover hidden treasures in the ground, true wisdom remains beyond human reach and belongs only to God.

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